Pamela Wight is a successful author of romantic suspense and has recently added “Children’s picture book author” to her repertoire.

Her first book, THE RIGHT WRONG MAN, got rave reviews for taking readers “on an exciting adventure with lots of intrigue, unexpected plot twists, and romance.” A year later, Wight published her second novel, TWIN DESIRES. “Lots of suspense, plot twists, romance, and excellent character development makes this a fun read!”

Early reviews for the gorgeously illustrated, BIRDS OF PARADISE (pub date April 15, 2017) include enthusiastic comments: “This creative, compassionate story about birds will inspire children to notice the everyday adventures of backyard birds.”

Pamela earned her Master’s in English from Drew University, continued with postgraduate work at UC Berkeley in publishing, and teaches creative writing classes in Boston and San Francisco.

She lives in the Boston area with her “right man” and hikes the New England trails while concocting her next novel. Wight travels frequently to the San Francisco Bay area for additional inspiration. She speaks to book clubs in both locations.

One of Pamela’s books would make a perfect gift for any child in your family.

About Birds of Paradise.

Sweet sparrows Bessie and Bert grow up as differently as night and day. Bessie is fearful of the dangers inherent in being a bird. She’s scared to leave her cozy branch. But Bert relishes flying in the sky and pecking delicious seeds on the ground, until he loses half a tail. Bessie and Bert uncover each other’s fears and, through a newfound friendship, re-discover the delight in being birds. Charming, lustrous illustrations and light, lilting verse delight children and adults alike as they gain a new appreciation for the joyous birds in their own backyard.

I bought this book for my friend’s son who just turned 4 and told her I wasn’t sure if it would be over his head. This was her response: “He was very attentive all the way through and said he was old enough for this book. He enjoyed looking for the ladybug on each page and we compared the ending theme of enjoying the world to another book of his about a dumpling and a cockroach. When he is older he can get the deeper layers of the messages in the book.”

Then I sent it to my other friend’s daughter who just finished kindergarten. She said her daughter loved it:)

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Wow Pamela, I did not even know that was a classic poem structure. Doubly impressed… Hang on you have also taught me something… tripley impressed! The effect is fantastic- the way an earlier line becomes the starting point to take the old thought to an entirely new place. It reminded me a bit of what Handel did in his arias: he echoed a phrase taking it on to an entirely new place. And then when you recaptured all the old lines in the last stanza to produce both a summary and a poem in itself…. well it was remarkable. I take my hat off to you! Not only a beautiful poem but an accomplished one also!

As I read this, I felt the breadth of mutual love . . . silent as each flake of snow, fierce as gusts of winter air, deep as woods that welcome all. Beautiful juxtaposition, Pam. Thanks so much for sharing your lovely work with us ❤

A walk with your son on a winter’s day – the best gift ever! 😀 Pam, you write beautifully, a lyrical narrative that enriches the reader…warms our soul. So happy for you, my friend and thank you for sharing with us. Precious times. Hugs xx

YOU are the poet, Merril, so I’m thrilled that you like my pantoum. This is one poetic structure that I particularly feel comfortable with, for some reason. I’m so glad you could feel the love and tenderness. I wish you a warm cozy holiday. Love your Instagram photos. xo

Good that the structure helped you find a rhythm. I also struggle with fiction – out of almost 2,000 posts, fiction posts countable with one hand. … but I did draft a very short story the other night (about 300 words).

I wonder if snow has fallen where you are, Carrie. If it does, make that college son of yours go for a walk (I love hearing about him via Twitter). Tee hee. Thank you for stopping by here and enjoying my snowy walk. It’s flurrying out as I type.

I wish you could bring me some cookies too! Ha Ha. But I love the warm wishes (almost) just as much. Thanks for enjoying my poem, Gerlinde. I’m SURE you’ll miss the snow in beautiful Santa Cruz. (Um, not so much, probably). 🙂

Sorry about the homesickness but glad for the reaction, Paula. 🙂 It’s snow flurrying out now, and we’re expected to get more snow on Christmas morning. I’ll think of you while warming my toes in front of the fireplace. Merry Christmas! ❤

So beautiful, Pam. I don’t think I’ve seen that form before. It seems like it’s difficult, but you pull it off with such grace, you make it look easy. The story it tells is heartwarming. Perfect for this time of year. Thanks, Sally for sharing. Peace and joy to both of you. 🙂 ❤

Your most glittering phrase, Pam: “warmed by the presence of each other.” Nice to see you here on Sally’s website, a most generous blogger for sure. My best to you both in this joyous season and forward into 2018!

Your poem of mother walking through the snow with son touched my heart. I liked the image of a young man searching for answers to life. We never stop searching, but the desire to find life’s answers is most intense when we’re young.

And as a parent, we want to GIVE our growing-up children the answers. But no, they must find those themselves. So all we can do is …. go out on long walks in the snow and listen. (Or on a beach, or in the car, or…. ) 🙂

Lovely poem, Pam. I spent Christmas day with my son and we had a major snow storm. There was no walk in the woods, but we had a great time huddled inside playing games, eating, and laughing. He’s got things figured out.

That must have been wonderful Christy.. we have had the usual rain for a couple of days but a bonus of two sunny days.. very happy with that… Your post all set for 2nd January…Happy New Year.. hugs xx ♥

Ohhh, thank you for enjoying my snowy walk, Christy, and for sharing it on Facebook! Glad you had a bit of white Christmas this year. We had a snowy 6 inches starting Christmas Eve. I don’t like cold or a lot of snow, unless it’s Christmas, or unless I’m writing a poem. 🙂